About Greenland halibut (Rheinhardtius Hippoglossus)

Greenland halibut are bottom-dwelling fish, found at 200-2000 meters deep although they seldem stay deeper than 400 meters.

Probably the flatfish least dependent on life on the seafloor. They can reach over a meter in lenght, close to 50 kg in weight and can live to be 30 years old.

Nutritional Value:

The fat content of Greenland halibut varies accordig to the season and the infividual fish's diet, meaning the amount of omega-3 fatty aids are also variable. However, Greenland halibut provides plenty of these essential fatty acids and is an excellent source of vitamin D..

Main nutrients g/100g

Total solids- 28,5
Protein------ 17,6
Fat------------ 13,2
Glycogen----<0,1

Diet

Feeds on crustaceans, fishes, eelpouts, capelin, redfishes, deep sea prawns and other bottom invertebrates.

Use

Utilized dried or salted and frozen; can be steamed and fried